Wisbech

A former nightclub could be making way for flats if planners agree at a meeting later today.

Three members of an Elm family have been jailed for a total of more than 22 years for running an operation which saw millions of pounds worth of heroin distributed across the county.

Dancers have raised £1,295.62 for Shine, a charity which supports sufferers of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

A Chatteris business showed its appreciation for the town’s Christmas lights when it donated £500 to the ongoing festive lights fund.

Students from the College of West Anglia have been entertaining youngsters at Wisbech library. Level 3 Childcare students have been planning and delivering the 45 minute Rhyme and Story Time Sessions, which include songs and crafts, at the Ely Place library. The programme, which is running until July 2015, involves 15 students from the course, working in weekly rotation to deliver the workshops.

Shoppers were able to pick up festive treats and gifts during a busy March Christmas Market.

Up to 117 new homes could be built in Ementh if planners give the green light.

Police are urging people not to let alcohol call the shots this Christmas in a bid to tackle alcohol-related violent crime.

A Leverington woman gave birth unassisted by midwives after discovering King’s Lynn Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) no longer offers a home birth service.

Marie Curie Cancer Care is appealing for March people to donate two hours to collect in the town centre.

A headteacher has vowed to turn around the fortunes of a March primary school which has been placed in special measures.

Police are warning drivers in Cambridgeshire to make sure they are safe to drive the morning after going out in the festive season.

Youngsters from Cromwell Community College at Chatteris delighted family and friends during a carol concert. Around 75 pupils took part in the college’s first annual carol concert at Chatteris Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul). The Rev Wendy Thomson welcomed guests to the event, which was run by the music department. It included performances by the choir and orchestra, along with readings. James Hedley gave a cornet rendition of ‘Walking in the Air’. Jessica Davis, Charlotte Hutchins, Zak Fox and Kyle Stimson gave a cheerful performance of ‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland’.

Five people were treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Wisbech.

Seventy new homes could be built on the site of Wisbech’s former gas works as a result of new plans.

Food businesses in Fenland have been given details about how they should go about complying with new rules about allergens that come into force this month.

A weak cat had to be put down after being dumped on the doorstep of a March veterinary surgery in a canvas bag.

A youthful choir from Wisbech Grammar School’s preparatory school has been spreading Yuletide cheer.

Blind and visually impaired people will be getting greater support from police if their guide dogs are attacked.

March Lions have thanked generous shoppers for donating £770.